QC Technician I - Employee-Owned with ESOP & Benefits

Wikoff Color Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Wikoff Color Corporation in Missouri seeks a Quality Control Technician to test raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure they meet specifications. You will support root cause analysis, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in corrective actions.

The role requires 2–4 years in quality control or lab testing, familiarity with lab instruments such as pH, viscosity, and color matching, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of quality control or lab testing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and techniques (viscosity, pH, color matching).
• Knowledge of quality systems, documentation practices, and non-conformance handling.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final product testing according to established specifications and test methods.
• Inspect raw materials and batch samples to verify conformity prior to use or release.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all testing, results, and certifications.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment in compliance with internal procedures.
• Support operations in addressing product quality issues and investigating non-conformances.
• Communicate testing results and release decisions to Production Managers and Site Leaders.
• Assist in identifying quality trends and recommending improvements.
• Comply with all safety, environmental, and regulatory protocols related to lab and production work.

Skills

Quality control

Lab testing

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Viscosity testing

pH measurement

Color matching

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Wikoff Color Corporation in Missouri seeks a Quality Control Technician to test raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure they meet specifications. You will support root cause analysis, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in corrective actions.

The role requires 2–4 years in quality control or lab testing, familiarity with lab instruments such as pH, viscosity, and color matching, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.